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The flame projector shot a jet of ignited liquid that had a short range but dealt large amounts of damage and could set targets on fire. They were useful in close-quarters combat and attacks against caves and bunkers. They were also effective in boarding operations. During the Clone Wars, clone blaze troopers and flame troopers had massive flamethrowers capable of melting most materials. For all their power, flame projectors had a key weakness. Because they employed volatile chemicals under pressure, the weapon could sometimes explode if damaged.[1]Merr-Sonn and Czerka were leading manufacturers of flame projectors.[1] The sale of flamethrowers was primarily restricted to legitimate military organizations and police forces.[2]